When Are We Forgiven?

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by n david

JMO -

Forgiveness happens at repentence;
Remission (washing away) of sins occurs at baptism.

This is how I was taught and believe.

Jesus paid the price for our sins already, so when we acknowledge we have sin in our lives by asking him to forgive us (repentence) we are forgiven.

From that moment forward you choose to turn from your sinful ways and live for Him. If we weren't forgiven at that point, what's the purpose of repenting?

Luke 24:46-49 (New International Reader's Version)
46 He told them, "This is what is written. The Christ will suffer. He will rise from the dead on the third day. 47 His followers will preach in his name. They will tell others to turn away from their sins and be forgiven. People from every nation will hear it, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You have seen these things with your own eyes.

49 "I am going to send you what my Father has promised. But for now, stay in the city. Stay there until you have received power from heaven."


And, yes, I believe you are then baptized in Jesus name for the remission of sin and take on His name. Then, the power from heaven (Holy Ghost) is received to help you live a life pleasing to God.

But this thread is about when are your sins forgiven.

[notofworks]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

This is how I was taught and believe.

Jesus paid the price for our sins already, so when we acknowledge we have sin in our lives by asking him to forgive us (repentence) we are forgiven.

From that moment forward you choose to turn from your sinful ways and live for Him. If we weren't forgiven at that point, what's the purpose of repenting?

Luke 24:46-49 (New International Reader's Version)
46 He told them, "This is what is written. The Christ will suffer. He will rise from the dead on the third day. 47 His followers will preach in his name. They will tell others to turn away from their sins and be forgiven. People from every nation will hear it, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You have seen these things with your own eyes.

49 "I am going to send you what my Father has promised. But for now, stay in the city. Stay there until you have received power from heaven."


And, yes, I believe you are then baptized in Jesus name for the remission of sin and take on His name. Then, the power from heaven (Holy Ghost) is received to help you live a life pleasing to God.

But this thread is about when are your sins forgiven.

Highlighted: Great point. Renda, any chance you could turn this into a poll? I don't know how to do it.